EA for UHNW CEO

Leaman Consulting LLP; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Central London is seeking an Executive Assistant for a UHNW CEO. This full-time role involves strategic coordination, diary management, and project oversight, requiring a minimum of 5 years' experience in similar positions. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of up to £100,000, with a discretionary bonus and excellent benefits, as part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience supporting a CEO, Founder or entrepreneur.
• Commercially savvy, with B2B SaaS / investment exposure.
• Immaculate organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact across the Founder's businesses for scheduling and coordination.
• Full management of a demanding and ever-changing diary.
• Management of sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Strategic business coordination

Diary and communication management

Project oversight

Stakeholder liaison

High emotional intelligence (EQ)

Fluent in Google Workspace & MS Office

Excellent judgement and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Up to £100,000 + discretionary bonus + Benefit

Executive Assistant for UHNW CEO - Central London
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until October 2026 (ASAP start)
Salary: Up to £100,000 + discretionary bonus + Benefits
Schedule: Full-time, expect evening/weekend support as needed

This is a career-defining opportunity for an exceptional degree standard Executive Assistant to join the private office of a dynamic and fast-paced UHNW Founder with a diverse portfolio of business and personal interests. Responsibilities stretching across strategic business coordination, diary and communication management, project oversight, and stakeholder liaison, this is far more than a traditional support role.

You'll operate as a strategic extension of the Founder, enabling him to remain focused, prepared, and aligned with the broader goals of his ventures. A calm, confident and ultra-professional demeanour is key, able to judge priorities and support the CEO in all aspects
You will report into the Chief of Staff and be part of a high-functioning, collegiate support team, including a Private Personal Assistant. This is a Fixed Term Contract role with an immediate start and runs through to October 2026.

• Primary point of contact across the Founder's businesses for scheduling and coordination
• Full management of a demanding and ever-changing diary
• Daily briefing packs and comprehensive meeting preparation
• Inbox management and acting as communications gatekeeper
• Coordination of domestic and international travel
• Liaison with investors, board members, senior execs and external stakeholders
• Drafting high-level correspondence and ensuring timely, professional responses
• Attendance at meetings where required, managing actions and follow-ups
• Business & Strategic Operations
• Oversight of key business goals and deadlines across multiple ventures
• Partnering with business leads to track progress and flag emerging priorities
• Project support as needed, across commercial and personal ventures
• Regular interaction with the Chief of Staff and senior team
• Handling highly sensitive information with discretion and poise
• Minimum 5 years' experience supporting a CEO, Founder or entrepreneur
• Commercially savvy, with B2B SaaS / investment exposure
• Immaculate organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent judgement, communication, and writing skills
• A calm, agile mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
• High EQ and the ability to build strong, discreet relationships
• Fluent in Google Workspace & MS Office
• Bachelor's degree required
• A truly rewarding role for a high-performing EA who thrives in pace, values discretion, and enjoys being deeply embedded in the success of the business and the individual they support. Excellent package + bonus and working within a top supportive team.